3) Loosen the anchor bolt nut. (see Fig. 12-12)
4) Again squeeze the brake rubbers against the wheel rim.(See Fig.12-13)
Fig. 12-12
Fig. 12-13
5) Pull the brake cable wire through the anchor bolt hole (See Fig.12-14) until there is no slack in the inner
brake wire.
6) Tighten the anchor bolt nut.(See Fig.12-15)
Squeeze the brake lever hard and then release several times. Rotate the wheel, be sure the wheel does
7)
not wobble. There should be about 1/16 inch 6mm) clearance between the wheel rim and each brake
rubber.
Fig. 12-14
Fig. 12-15
Note: If additional brake adjusting is required, you can bring the brake rubbers closer to the wheel rim by
turning the adjusting screw counter-clockwise. To make the brake rubbers further from the rim, turn the
adjusting screw clockwise.
Be sure the cable is locked securely through the anchor bolt. (See Fig.12-15).
Reset cable adjusting lock nut when adjusting is final.
Warning: If after brake adjustments are made the hand brake still does not function, have the brake
repaired or adjusting at a bicycles service shop.